Our Favorite Healthy Foods for 2017

Posted on Jan 19, 2017 9:45am PST

Many of our patients and staff at Platinum Dental Care have made the resolution
to eat healthier in 2017. If you are looking for ways to improve your
oral and systemic health this year, here are 5 foods we recommend:

1.)
Dark, leafy greens: Kale, Spinach, and collards are rich in vitamins essential for the maintenance
of your teeth, gums and body.

2.)
Potatoes: Although potatoes are often labeled as "just another starch"
with rice or bread, but potatoes are actually rich in vitamins, folate,
and fiber.

3.)
Squash: Now is an excellent time of year to find spaghetti squash, acorn squash,
or butternut squash at reasonable prices because they are all in season.
Low in calories, these winter squashes are rich in potassium, folate,
and vitamins like A, C, K, and B6.

4.)
Citrus fruits: Oranges are in season and just one orange satisfies your entire daily
Vitamin C dose. Additionally, your heart can benefit from the flavanoids
found in citrus fruits.